11) The Hawaiian Islands have gone through at least two waves of human colonizat
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11) The Hawaiian Islands have gone through at least two waves of human colonization (in prehistoric times and again starting in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries). Of the approximately 125 to 145 bird species that once inhabited the Hawaiian Islands before human colonization, 90 to 110 are now extinct. Which of the following is most likely true when it comes to these extinctions?
Early human colonization devastated the larger species of birds through hunting.
Late human colonization devastated the natural habitats and food sources, such as flower nectar and fruit of the native species.
both a and b
There is no known cause for these extinctions.
Early human colonization devastated the larger species of birds through hunting.
Late human colonization devastated the natural habitats and food sources, such as flower nectar and fruit of the native species.
both a and b
There is no known cause for these extinctions.
Explanation / Answer
Two answers are correct. Early human colonization devastated the larger species of birds through hunting; and Late human colonization devastated the natural habitats and food sources, such as flower nectar and fruit of the native species.
Hence, the correct option is both A and B.
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